I-25 South Gap wildlife underpass

Highway wildlife underpass in Douglas County, Colorado, USA. Part of Colorado. ⚠️ Not yet pinned: no standard-source coordinate found.

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Source	Author	Role	In one line
Colorado is becoming a leader in constructing wildlife crossings — and there’s much more to come	Stephanie Butzer	setting	The reporter interviews CDOT’s Chuck Attardo while he stands under a new underpass, tracing elk hoof prints in the mud.

Colorado is becoming a leader in constructing wildlife crossings — and there’s much more to come — Stephanie Butzer (2024)

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — After years of research, planning and construction to establish a new wildlife crossing in Colorado, the first signs of success are always something special for those behind the project.

• Role: setting
• In the article: The reporter interviews CDOT’s Chuck Attardo while he stands under a new underpass, tracing elk hoof prints in the mud. The project added four underpasses, a refurbished fifth, fencing and 65 escape ramps.
• Why it matters: It is the on-site opening scene that makes the success of crossings tangible.